RU football: Top five positional battles heading into spring practice

As spring practices inches closer, Rutgers football gets set to iron out their 2023 depth chart.

With the start of spring football this week, Rutgers football gets set to iron out their 2023 depth chart. It is a crucial time for the program

The Scarlet Knights finished the 2022 season with a 4-8 record and were last in college football in scoring offense against winning teams, averaging just 7.8 points. Under new offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarroca, the Scarlet Knights are looking for a new identity. Head coach Greg Schiano and Ciarroca will need to find some offensive weapons to help quarterback Gavin Wimsatt develop.

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The Scarlet Knights’ defense made strides under defensive coordinator Joe Harasymiak in 2022, rewarding Harasymiak with a contract extension and raise. Members of Rutgers’ defense praised Harasymiak for his teaching and communication skills. Rutgers’ defensive line is the strongest unit on the defensive side, something to build on going into the 2023 season.

With spring practices approaching, take a look at the top five positional battles for Rutgers football.